This class is being taught by two wonderfully talented moms from our local homeschool group. I am forever grateful to them. It's just another example of the generosity of our community.
My hope is that these Wednesday afternoon explorations will help to foster Kevin's curiosity and wonder for the world of science. The time with friends is always a lovely treat for him, and I enjoy a little tea break in the pretty village nearby.
Math:
Saxon 6/5
Book Club:
This is biography month and I'm leading the discussion for the older kids. Kevin has chosen to read about a wonderful man... here's a snippet from Theodore Roosevelt's Letters to His Children:
For unflagging interest and enjoyment, a household of children, if things go reasonably well, certainly all other forms of success and achievement lose their importance by comparison.~T.R.
Wishing you joy as you share these autumn days with your children... xo Ann
I'm so excited you posted for October. Thanks for the links and updating us on your schedule for schooling. The Biology class sounds wonderful. May I ask what Curriculum you are using for Biology?
Thanks again for posting. Love always hearing from you.
I wish I could list a curriculum title for you, but my friend, Betsy, a Biologist/Physiologist is designing the curriculum herself along with her artist friend, Geneva. They are so giving and wonderfully enthusiastic. Lots of hands-on digging and dissecting and drawing. (For example: Owl pellets are really cool, and you can order them online in different sizes. Betsy got the large ones for us-- they were chock full of bones. Very interesting! Then the kids drew some of the skulls with chalk pastels... which led to a fascinating lesson on the artist, Georgia O'Keeffe...and on and on.)
My son adores the class, and I just stand in awe.
Homeschooling is such an amazing journey for all of us.
I hope that your learning days are filled with love and wonder this year, Debbie.
These are the reflections and plans of a family trying to live simply, with gratitude and God's fresh graces every day. + + You are warmly welcomed to our Episcopal homeschool. + + +
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